The man of the hour took home three of the seven awards he was nominated for, including Best New Artist.

Chance’s big win was the first televised acceptance speech of the night.

“Glory Be to God,” Chance proclaimed. “I claim this victory in honor of the Lord. I want to Thank God for my mother and father who supported me since I was young.”

The 23-year-old also spent time thanking the city of Chicago and the “amazing people” God has placed in his life.

Over the last year, the independent artist has gained fame by winning over audiences by offering live streaming music directly to his fans. A risky move, bypassing the traditional record label approach.